One Pot Dinner Recipe

Name: One Pot Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; ¾ cup onion, diced; ½ cup green bell pepper, diced; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced; 1 (12 ounce) package macaroni & cheese dinner mix; 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon minced garlic; 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1
Brown beef and onion in a large electric fry pan.
2
Add green onions for the last 5 minutes.
3
Stir in all other ingredients, except grated cheese, including both macaroni and sauce mix from macaroni dinner.
4
Cover and reduce heat to simmer.
5
Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is cooked and sauce is thickened.
6
Add a little water if necessary.
7
Sprinkle grated cheese over top and cover until cheese is melted.
8
Mexican Variation: Omit basil and oregano.
9
Add 1-2 tsp chili powder and use frozen corn instead of mixed veggies.
10
Top with Monterey jack cheese.

538

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, ¾ cup onion, diced, ½ cup green bell pepper, diced, 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, One Pot Dinner falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

One Pot Dinner

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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